The Grandmother
Seen it?1970 | 34 min | Animation, Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and animation lovers. If you loved Eraserhead, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 34 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
To escape neglect and abuse from his parents, a young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Lynch
- Dorothy McGinnisGrandmother
- Virginia MaitlandMother
- Robert ChadwickFather
- Richard WhiteBoy